Who we are:
Girls on the Run is a non-profit organization, founded by Molly Barker, whose mission is to inspire girls to be healthy and confident. Using a fun, experience-based after-school curriculum which creatively integrates running with everyday life skills. The innovative program combines training for a 5k event with interactive lessons that encourage positive emotional, social, mental and physical development. The goal of the program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while empowering them with the character they need to become strong, healthy women.
How we do it?
Lots of ways, but we start with helping the girls get a better understanding of who they are and what's important to them. Then we look at the role of teams and healthy relationships. And, finally, we explore how girls can positively connect with and shape the world.
And remember, we believe that life-changing experiences can be fun too—for everyone—the girls, coaches, families and other volunteers. So don't be surprised when you hear laughter along with self-reflection, and see beaming smiles across the beautiful, confident faces of our girls.
Me + Relationships + Community = GOTR
Meeting twice a week, in small teams with an average of 15 girls, we teach life skills through dynamic, conversation-based lessons and running games. The 20-lesson curriculum is taught by certified Girls on the Run® coaches and includes three parts: understanding ourselves, valuing teamwork and understanding how we connect with and shape the world at large.
Up & Running
At Girls on the Run, running is not just a metaphor. We use this activity to inspire and motivate girls, encourage lifelong health and fitness, and build confidence through accomplishment. At each season's conclusion, the girls and their running buddies, complete a 5k running event. In some cities this is a HUGE, community-sponsored event and in others, it's a smaller but no less inspiring gathering of friends and family. The results are the same—making the seemingly impossible, possible.
And remember, we believe that life-changing experiences can be fun too—for everyone—the girls, coaches, families and other volunteers. So don't be surprised when you hear laughter along with self-reflection, and see beaming smiles across the beautiful, confident faces of our girls.
Me + Relationships + Community = GOTR
Meeting twice a week, in small teams with an average of 15 girls, we teach life skills through dynamic, conversation-based lessons and running games. The 20-lesson curriculum is taught by certified Girls on the Run® coaches and includes three parts: understanding ourselves, valuing teamwork and understanding how we connect with and shape the world at large.
Up & Running
At Girls on the Run, running is not just a metaphor. We use this activity to inspire and motivate girls, encourage lifelong health and fitness, and build confidence through accomplishment. At each season's conclusion, the girls and their running buddies, complete a 5k running event. In some cities this is a HUGE, community-sponsored event and in others, it's a smaller but no less inspiring gathering of friends and family. The results are the same—making the seemingly impossible, possible.